A 36-year-old was booked on a murder charge after a 911 caller admitted to shooting a visitor in the 2500 block of Forgetmenot Lane, authorities say.

TDLR ordered Austin Massage Academy closed and revoked two instructors’ licenses after alleging staff helped students get licenses through falsified records.

Austin is consolidating downtown, West Campus and the South‑Central Waterfront into a Central City District Plan that will guide major projects and zoning with adoption targeted for December 2026.

TxDOT concludes a dynamic year for Texas infrastructure, highlighted by the Harbor Bridge opening and rapid disaster responses, while promoting roadway safety and approving funds for varied transportation projects.

Austin's weather forecast indicates clear skies, with a high of 68 degrees today, and continued pleasant conditions into the holiday week, including a high of 79 degrees on Christmas Day.

A two‑vehicle crash on southbound MoPac near the 8100 block on Tuesday left one man dead and shut lanes for hours. APD is investigating and seeking witnesses.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues five TV manufacturers for using ACR technology to allegedly spy on viewers without consent, raising privacy and security concerns.

Texas sued Southwestern Public Service for $1 billion in damages over the deadly 2024 Smokehouse Creek wildfire, alleging negligence in maintaining infrastructure.

Austin's weather forecast includes a cloudy day with a 20% chance of rain, patchy fog, and a high of 68 degrees, followed by clear skies and highs near 77 and 79 degrees over the next few days.

Aaron Jones was named Hays County's Director of Transportation, bringing over a decade of experience in road construction and maintenance to the role.

Austin's weather today features a high of 62°F, light southern winds, and potential nighttime showers. The rest of the week has sporadic rain chances, with increasing temperatures and sunshine.

A Jarrell officer shot a 20-year-old after a high-speed chase on northbound I‑35 that cut through a construction zone. The Texas Rangers are investigating and the driver is stable after surgery.

UT Austin allowed samples of a kratom‑containing "wellness" tonic at campus events while poison‑control calls and state warnings over 7‑OH increased.